Current position
Patrick Koch is a consultant specializing in the digital transformation of healthcare organizations, with extensive experience in healthcare IT, imaging IT, and pharmacy automation.
As the founder and managing director of Peka Consulting, Patrick provides strategic advisory services to healthcare organizations aiming to leverage technology to improve patient safety and operational excellence.
Education
With over 20+ years of experience in international business management for large multinational companies, Patrick has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration of Solvay Business School, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium and has worked with a diverse range of healthcare clients across Europe.
Research area
Patrick is currently actively involved in the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) and leads its initiative its to advance interoperability in medication management. Patrick is dedicated to vendor-neutral solutions and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to drive innovation in the sector.
Patrick is also co-founder of The Asclepius Project, a pan-European group of hospital pharmacists dedicated to advancing closed-loop medication management in Europe. Additionally, he collaborates closely with PharmIA, a French start-up developing an AI-powered clinical decision support platform that assists hospital pharmacists in identifying and prioritizing medication-related risks, optimizing workflows, and enhancing patient safety.
Conflict of interest
Involved in the Advisory Group at PharmIA